NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Workhorse Chassis
The 2003 Workhorse Chassis has 1 NHTSA recall and 22 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Workhorse dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2003 Workhorse Chassis. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #04V195000Reported April 22, 2004 · WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
Defect description
CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELL TALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR.
Safety consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Free manufacturer remedy
WORKHORSE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731.
Notes
WORKHORSE RECALL NO. 50402-C. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).